HomeMy Public PortalAboutRegular Open Council - 23 Sep 2013 - Minutes - PdfMINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF OLIVER
HELD ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 23, 2013 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER
Present: Mayor Hovanes
Councillors Doerr, Bennest, and Mattes
Water Councillors Miller and Machial
Staff: T. Szalay, Municipal Manager
L. Schultz, Deputy Corporate Officer
A CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Hovanes called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm
B ADOPTION OF AGENDA
B-1 Adoption
R-247/13 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the agenda be adopted as amended by adding:
G-3 - e-mail South Okanagan Concert Society
CARRIED
C ADOPTION OF PRIOR MINUTES
C-1 Minutes of September 9, 2013 Regular meeting
R-248/13 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the minutes of the September 9, 2013 Regular meeting be adopted as
circulated.
CARRIED
D BUSINESS ARISING OUT OF PRIOR MINUTES
None
E WATER MATTERS
E-1 Water Quality Summary Report for the month of August 2013
R-249/13 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the Water Quality Summary report for the month of August 2013 be
received.
CARRIED
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E-2 Support for Intervener on FortisBC Irrigation Rate Increases
R-250/13 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the Town of Oliver contribute towards the “IRG”’s intervention to the
BCUC concerning the FortisBC Performance Based Ratemaking Plan for 2014
to 2018 in the amount of $500.00 to the retaining of Lawyer Fred J. Weisberg.
CARRIED
F DEVELOPMENT PERMIT/VARIANCE HEARINGS
None
G BUSINESS
G-1 Centennial Trailer Park Agreement
- The Municipal Manager summarized the Corporate Officer’s report.
Proponents interested in redeveloping the Station Street area, and wish to
send in a submission on this prior to September 30 deadline.
R-251/13 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That Council direct staff to prepare the request for proposals for the
operation of the Centennial RV Campsite with a fixed annual lease or
rent payment to Town; Operator keeps all revenues business model, on a
basis of 5 years with a one year cancellation clause, and;
That the Request for Proposals not be issued until council direction is
received at the October 15, 2013 Council meeting.
CARRIED
G-2 Public Opinion Survey
- The Municipal Manager summarized his report.
R-252/13 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That consideration of undertaking a public survey be part of the January 2014
priority workshop and that staff invest a minimal amount of time to determine
the cost of such a survey.
CARRIED
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G-3 South Okanagan Concert Society
It was noted that the South Okanagan Concert Society is eligible for
grants through the Oliver Community Arts Council
R-253/13 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the Town not fund the South Okanagan Concert Society, and;
That staff respond in way of a letter to the South Okanagan Concert Society.
CARRIED
H CORRESPONDENCE
H-1 Correspondence Report
- Correspondence in the Council Reading File
R-254/13 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the correspondence in the Council Reading File be received.
CARRIED
I REPORTS
I-1 Water Councillor Machial
Today’s meetings
I-2 Councillor Doerr
All candidates forum
Lawn bowling
I-3 Councillor Mattes
All candidates forum
ORL Meeting
Minister meetings at UBCM
I-4 Councillor Bennest
No report
I-5 Water Councillor Miller
Today’s meetings
I-6 Mayor Hovanes
All candidates forum
Lawn bowling
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UBCM – Minister meetings
Fortis Energy Diet – Wednesday at Elks Hall 5:30 pm
BC Corrections – October 9, 2013 at 7:00 pm Community Center
J UPCOMING MEETINGS
Tuesday, October 15, 2013 4:00 pm - Committee of the Whole Meeting
Tuesday, October 15, 2013 7:00 pm - Regular Meeting
Monday, October 28, 2013 4:00 pm - Committee of the Whole Meeting
Monday, October 28, 2013 7:00 pm - Regular Meeting
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 4:00 pm - Committee of the Whole Meeting
Tuesday, November 12, 2013 7:00 pm - Regular Meeting
K PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD
An opportunity was provided for the audience to ask questions regarding matters
discussed during the meeting.
L ADJOURNMENT
R-255/13 It was MOVED and SECONDED
That the meeting be adjourned.
CARRIED
The meeting was adjourned at7:42 pm
CERTIFIED AS CORRECT
Mayor Deputy Corporate Officer
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